Payroll Manager Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full-time Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home) Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of a high-quality payroll service to around 1,600 employees. This is a key leadership role, ensuring that payroll is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with legislation. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the iTrent Payroll & HR system, a strong understanding of payroll best practice, and proven experience of managing and developing a payroll team. Key Responsibilities Payroll Management Oversee the end-to-end processing of monthly payrolls, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, statutory payments, and payroll legislation. Manage payroll year-end activities including P60s, P11Ds, and reconciliations. Maintain data integrity across payroll and HR records in line with GDPR. Systems & Process Improvement Act as system administrator for iTrent, ensuring it is effectively maintained and continuously improved. Lead on payroll and HR system development, streamlining and automating processes where possible. Monitor payroll data to identify trends and provide insight for decision-making. Stakeholder & Provider Management Act as main point of contact with managed payroll and pension service providers. Ensure payroll and pension submissions are completed accurately and on time. Resolve complex queries and liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, and external agencies as required. Team Leadership Lead, manage, and develop the in-house payroll team. Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to staff, encouraging best practice and professional development. Foster a collaborative and customer-focused approach within the payroll function. Reward & Benefits Administration Oversee implementation of pay awards, bonuses, and long-service awards. Ensure all payments are processed correctly and communications are issued in a timely manner. Support wider pay and reward projects across the employee life cycle. Person Specification Significant recent experience in a senior payroll role. Strong technical knowledge of payroll processes, legislation, and best practice. Comprehensive knowledge of iTrent Payroll & HR system (essential). Experience of working with multiple sets of terms and conditions. Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel capability. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience managing and developing a payroll team. Benefits Competitive salary Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days at home) Company pension scheme Health & wellbeing programme Free parking & on-site parking Subsidised canteen Employee referral programme